Forum: Troubleshooting
03-10-2012, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,995
Re: No cold start/idle without choke
Yup down here on the TX coast on an island called Galveston. I removed the plug myself. I then tightened the adjustment screw all the way closed, and then began working my way out .5 turns at a time,...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-10-2012, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
Yeah I normally only do this procedure with an oil change. But if I don't change my oil I definitely check the levels. Depending on how much you put in, I think most of it gets burned off. When you...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-09-2012, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,995
Re: No cold start/idle without choke
What is the best way to determine when the pilot is set right? I'm spoiled- the Harley just requires pushing a few buttons to adjust the fuel map- dunno much about carbs. Am I looking to eliminate...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-09-2012, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,995
Re: No cold start/idle without choke
Did the needle shim today. Unfortunately can't test it due to weather. I did however have a much better response playing with the pilot screw at idle after the needle shim job. I have the pilot screw...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-08-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,840
Re: Stalling Issues
I used a helicoil on my fiance's mazda. I just moved real slow, and followed the directions to a T, and everything came out just fine. There are also videos on the internet to help...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-08-2012, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,995
No cold start/idle without choke
I just bought this bike, and the previous owner called it "cold natured," a very technical term. The mechanical fact is that it won't run unless warmed up. I have to sit and let it run with the choke...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
03-06-2012, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,329
Re: Rusty gas tank
I know this is old, but I once had a bike that I had found in the woods of Mississippi. Everything was all together and it wasn't even seized, but the gas tank was full of rust. I used the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-05-2012, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
BTW. Forgot to mention- The final and important step to decarbonizing using Seafoam or DeepCreep is cleaning your spark plug. I took the bike on about a half hour ride after the smoking quit, then...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-04-2012, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,036
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-04-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
I've never seen Seafoam aerosol down here (Texas). I've always just gone straight to the Deep Creep for the spray. Maybe it's a marketing thing to remind us Texans that Seafoam has more than one...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-03-2012, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,238
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-03-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
So just to make sure I wasn't leading anyone astray, I decarbonized my bike this weekend using the procedure i discussed above. I didn't think my bike would have too much carbon build up looking at...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-27-2012, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
and yeah i'm new here too. this forum is outstanding. look forward to the learning curve. i'm about to break open the GZ and replace the valve stem seals. doing it with confidence thanks to this...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-27-2012, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
The aerosol is called Deep Creep. This way doesn't work as well FYI. I've tried both ways and the best results come from pouring it in. ::BUT TO BE CLEAR:: I'm not trying to convince anyone to do...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-27-2012, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
Seafoam is a petroleum derived product that behaves very similar to engine oil. I've never had or heard of any results remotely close to what you speak of, which is more typical when water gets into...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-27-2012, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,238
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-26-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,454
VALVE STEM SEALS
ANYBODY KNOW WHERE TO GET VALVE STEM SEALS FOR THE GZ?
THANKS,
PAUL
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-26-2012, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,435
Re: Seafoam in engine oil?
I was asking a similar question. I just added about a half a can to a tank of gas to see if it effects anything. I use seafoam to decarbonize my direct injection outboard motor on my boat. It...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-26-2012, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,037
New GZ250 Owner with questions
Just picked up a 1999 GZ250 to save on gas. Love it already. I also own a 2005 Harley Deuce, but this little 250 is quickly becoming my favorite toy. Can't wait to start tinkering with it. This forum...
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